It is the bitterest rivalry in the Premier League on and off the pitch. Liverpool vs. Manchester United is not just about football, it is a battle between two cities 50 km apart who, historically, have competed for the bragging rights in northwest England.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said Saturday's fixture is "just another game" but he knows it is more than that. Taking three points off the Mancs is not like beating Stoke or Bolton. For many Liverpool supporters, beating United is higher on their wish list than defeating neighbor Everton.

For the first time ever, United travels to Anfield with more English titles (19) than Liverpool (18). Losing its top-dog tag hurts Liverpool, which would love to inflict a little piece of ignominious history on United.